Imagine my surprise when I learned that hippos are now considered an invasive species! We are all used to thinking of hippos as endangered animals – how could they possibly be invasive? Turns out, this is only a problem in the South American jungle country of Colombia, and only on the estate of the late [...]
Archive for January, 2009
I just came across an African parable in which a hippopotamus helps a poisonous snake cross a river, and when they get halfway across the river, the snake bites the hippo. “What did you do that for?” The drowning hippo asks the snake. “Now we’re both going to die.” To which the serpent responded: “Because [...]
Hippos all over the world have discovered a convenient and trendy way to shield their eyes from that hot noon sun: light blocking eye patches, as seen here modeled by a hip fashionista from the Al Ain Wildlife Park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Here is a link to some information about the new [...]
Much is being made lately of President Obama’s choice of a new pet for the White House. It’s definitely going to be a dog, but what breed? Thirtieth president Calvin Coolidge had no such decisions. He simply collected all sorts of animals, assembling a menagerie of two lion cubs, a bobcat, a goose, a donkey, [...]
This funny essay on kissing hippos really tickled my funny bone. So much so, in fact, that I wrote the author, comedian and writer Will O’Neill, and asked permission to reprint it here on HippoMojo.com. He graciously agreed, so here it is: * * * Not to be atypically pragmatic, but hippos need kisses because [...]
The hippo express arrived at the Hippo Mojo warehouse yesterday, delivering an entire pod of microwaveable, wheat-filled, lavender-scented hippos! These soft and cuddly stuffed animals will keep you company and warm you up at the same time. Just pop one in the microwave for 30 seconds and he’ll come out warm and snuggly. These sold [...]
January 20, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hippolarious
Social Tagging: Cartoons
Filed under: Hippolarious
Social Tagging: Cartoons
At Hippo Mojo, we are always on the lookout for all things hippo and this clever cartoon certainly fits the bill! Who knew that hippos were instrumental in the discovery of gravity??!! This comic was created by John Bogenschutz, who publishes his Matter of Fact comic strip five days per week on his website at [...]
We are delighted to announce our new product line from Rich Frog, a Vermont-based design and toy-making company. Rich Frog Industries has been in the Kidz Gift Biz since 1994. Known for their bright colorful designs, they have been putting smiles on little faces for more than a decade. The company also has a social [...]
One of my favorite hippo blogs is Hippograms. It’s a tongue-in-cheek look at the life of Hippo A. Potamus who seems to be a well-traveled little guy. Here’s a screen shot of the site. Visit it by clicking on the link above.
January 17, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Goods & Sundry
Social Tagging: Christmas • Ornaments
Filed under: Goods & Sundry
Social Tagging: Christmas • Ornaments
Okay, we know, we know, nobody wants to buy Christmas tree ornaments in January! Nevertheless, we just received a large order of hippo ornaments. Crazy, we know, but that’s the way we do things here at Hippo Mojo. We also believe that hippo fans will buy hippo stuff all year-round, even holiday items! Prove us [...]
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